Originally Posted by
zrx1200R 
CLASSIC!
You can never reason with an actively drinking alcoholic, as they are unreasonable.
You can never have an honest discussion with someone who is dishonest.
They seem to have no "filter". They say what ever pops into their mind. Mine calls this "brutally honest" and often thinks it an admirable quality. I call it "thoughtless" and think it offensive, rude, and selfish.
Yes, yes and yes! Develop a thick skin - this doesn't stop even when they stop drinking...this is a long time learned defense mechanism that has to be unlearned. I call it "immaturity".